Fatboy Tire Pressure

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Sep 1, 2011 | 12:39 PM

INTHERED

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Fatboy Tire Pressure

I just bought a 2011 Fatboy and right now I have my tire pressure set per the owners manual. Should I run a different tire pressure cruising the highway as compared to running twisty back roads ?

Thanks >>>> Inthered

Sep 1, 2011 | 12:45 PM

jbg

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You should really only need to adjust it for 2up riding. Otherwise...you should be fine following the manual.

Sep 1, 2011 | 02:01 PM

skulltrainharley

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Believe me on this one your tyre dont know or care what surface it's on it's 36 front 36 rear and if ya got a pillion it's 42 ....

Sep 1, 2011 | 02:04 PM

mikedanben

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It's printed on a sticker on the Lower front right frame.

Sep 1, 2011 | 04:01 PM

Harley_Dude

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Go by what is printed on the tire, some Metzelers run at 50.

Sep 1, 2011 | 04:35 PM

cmosentine

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This is normally the maximum load pressure. Normal operating pressure is usually less.

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Go by what is printed on the tire, some Metzelers run at 50.

Sep 1, 2011 | 04:37 PM

jreichart

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+1, sort of. Go by what the tire manufacturer recommends. If it has stock tires, the manuals PSI is fine, aftermarket tires, check with the manufacturer. Generally, the PSI printed on the sidewall is a MAX PSI under MAX LOAD conditions, not necessarily an everyday riding PSI.